It’s been another quieter month for new releases, giving smaller indies a chance to grab the spotlight. The biggest news was seeing Civilization VII come to Apple Arcade. Unexpected. While we wait for Cronos and Hitman (getting close now), or if that’s not your jam, take a look at these intriguing snacks.
Carmencarmen (FREE)
“You wake up on the beach, with water crashing against your body. You don’t remember anything, you don’t know where you are, and everything hurts. The meaningless mass of flesh and metal seems to be breathing… it doesn’t make sense, but it’s breathing…”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam, and Itch.
Goblin Sushi (EARLY ACCESS)
“A goblin as a sushi chef? Why not! But hurry up rent is due in minutes! Upgrade the restaurant, the menu and your ingredients to feed your fellow goblins the best and most expensive sushi any goblin can find in the cave!”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS • Android • iOS • iPadOS • visionOS
Available from Steam, and mobile stores.
Jackal
“Execute ultra-violent raids in 1970s casino hotels. Take down the Las Vegas mob as a drug super-powered hitman in physics-fueled top-down close combat”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Master of Piece (EARLY ACCESS)
“Recruit mercenaries, combine their traits, and forge endless synergies. Venture through the mysterious medieval realm, facing powerful foes and mighty bosses. Simple turn-based rules hide deep strategic depth—build your ultimate team, master the pieces, and uncover the secrets of the Black fog.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Monday Meltdown (FREE)
“Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
Morsels
Now available on macOS.
“Morsels is a fast-paced creature collecting roguelite with a rotating roster of characters to switch between at will. Overcome a clique of killer cats as you fight your way out of the sewers in this unique, action-packed journey.”
macOS • Windows • Switch • PlayStation • Xbox
macOS version available from Steam.
Other versions also from Epic, and console stores.
Pirate’s Gambit
“Pirate’s Gambit takes you on an unpredictable voyage, blending deck-building with Yacht Dice mechanics. Roll the dice in the dimly lit cabin, where fate shifts with every turn. Are you closing in on treasure or something far more sinister?”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest
“After a psychologist visit goes terribly wrong, you find yourself trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the final stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania-lite drenched in anxiety and based on a very true story.”
macOS • Windows • Switch
Available from Steam, and console stores.
Resultare
“Drop into the chaotic thrill of Resultare, a pachinko rouguelike where precision and chaos collide! Smash through colorful boards, build powerful combos, and chase high scores as you fight your way to victory one bounce at a time.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
Tearscape
“As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.”
macOS • Windows • Linux • SteamOS
Available from Steam.
YAPYAP
“A magic-themed co-op horror game where you and up to 5 friends are minions summoned by a wizard to break into their rival’s towers to cause mayhem. Try to fufill your vandalism target with an assortment of spells while avoiding magical beasts and monsters that protect the tower.”
macOS • Windows
Available from Steam.
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